Testing antidepressants for teens with anxiety
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether an antidepressant can help teens (ages 12–17) with anxiety disorders such as generalized, social, separation, or panic anxiety. It looks at both early and longer-term success of treatment, while monitoring safety closely with a caregiver.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You (and your parent/guardian) must be able to read and speak English well enough to participate
- You must be 12 to 17 years old at the start of screening
- You must have an anxiety disorder as the main diagnosis (generalized, social, separation, and/or panic), confirmed by a structured interview
- A caregiver must agree to help with safety monitoring and sharing information with the study team
- If you can become pregnant: you must have a negative pregnancy test and use an approved birth control method during the study and for at least 30 days after
- You must have a negative drug test and be able to swallow capsules
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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